Training is no longer available with EU co-financing; however, thanks to the participants’ high ratings and the strong demand for the courses, we are offering these courses for a fee.
Course Dates and Times
- September 16 and 23, 2026, and November 4 and 11, 2026
- From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Course Goals
- Build foundational knowledge of essential project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- Develop skills to effectively plan, execute, and control projects to meet objectives within scope, time, and budget.
- Strengthen basic leadership and team management abilities to foster collaboration and ensure productive team dynamics.
- Learn to align projects with business goals and communicate effectively with stakeholders to drive success.
- Gain an introduction to Agile principles and practices to enhance flexibility and adaptability in project execution.
- Establish a solid foundation for identifying risks, managing resources, and ensuring quality throughout the project lifecycle.
After the Course Participants Will Be Able To
- Establish a Solid Foundation in Modern Project Management: Understand core concepts and techniques to confidently manage projects in dynamic business environments
- Effectively Plan and Organize Projects: Learn to create clear project objectives, structured plans, and timelines to ensure smooth execution
- Identify and Manage Risks: Develop the ability to foresee potential challenges and implement basic risk mitigation strategies
- Optimize Resources and Time: Gain insights into resource allocation and time management to achieve project goals efficiently
- Enhance Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Build skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, fostering trust and clarity
- Develop Team Management Skills: Learn to coordinate teams, promote collaboration, and address conflicts to maintain a productive and motivated project environment
Prerequisites
No prior specific experience required.
Teaching Methods
This course is practically focused with a hands on approach, as well provides theory and adopted international examples.
Course Total Hours
16 hours
Course content
1.
lecture
Introduction to Project Management
• Defining a project: Characteristics and importance
• The role of a project manager and key responsibilities
• Overview of the project management lifecycle
Key Project Management Methodologies
• Traditional, Agile approaches, Scaled Agile
• Hybrid methodologies
Project Scope and Objectives
• Techniques for defining and controlling project scope
• Avoiding scope creep
2.
lecture
Stakeholder Engagement
• Identifying stakeholders and understanding their needs
• Tools like stakeholder analysis and engagement matrices
Project Planning Essentials
Project Planning Essentials
• Work Breakdown Structure: Creating and using it effectively
• Project scheduling basics: Project plan, timelines
• Resource planning: Allocating resources for success
Budgeting and Cost Management
• Estimating project costs
• Tools for budget tracking and control
Introduction to Risk Management
• Identifying potential risks early
• Qualitative vs. quantitative risk analysis
3.
lecture
Executing the Project Plan
• Managing teams and resources during execution
• Communication plans: Ensuring information flow across stakeholders
Introduction to Team Management
• Building productive teams
• Managing team dynamics and addressing conflicts
Monitoring and Controlling Projects
• Key performance indicators for tracking progress
4.
lecture
Introduction to Agile Practices
• Key principles of Agile project management
• Overview of roles, events, and artifacts
Basic Leadership Skills for Project Managers
• Importance of emotional intelligence
• Decision-making in project management
Project Closure and Lessons Learned
• Steps for successfully closing a project
Jānis Paksis
Jānis Paksis is a seasoned business technology expert with over two decades of experience in management, business, and technology. He has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, and IT. Jānis is a board member of the Latvian National Project Management Association and is a certified project management specialist with extensive experience and has received certificates from leading institutes in the field. Jānis has practical experience managing large International IT and Tecnology Project Portfolios in leading global Technology companies.
Student reviews
Jānis, great! Thank you very much for the course! The project management course exceeded all expectations — it was very interesting. I received a lot of useful information, so I am very excited to start the second part next week.
E. Zake
I really liked the instructor's flexible adaptation to the participants' questions.
A lot of interesting and very useful information
Excellent teacher!
Nice handouts
I liked it very much